Transcript Productive Skills for Devon Economic Context

Productive Skills for Devon
Introduction
The Brief
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Improved economic well-being through skills development,
particularly amongst the hard to reach.
The priority area will be measured through 4 key indicators:
1. % of young people aged 16 achieving 5 A* - C including Maths and
English, measured by the LEA
2. % of full level 2 qualifications achieved, measured through the FE
funding route by the LSC
3. % of apprenticeship frameworks achieved at both level 2 and level 3
4. % of economically active with NVQ 4+ in the worst performing
District is improved, as measured by the local area labour force
survey.
The Brief
• What the current situation with regards to skills and
productivity is within Devon and how this is currently
being addressed by learning support providers
• Where the gaps exist particularly with regards to those
areas of the community identified as ‘hard-to-reach’
• An assessment of how achievable each of the 4 targets
identified to contribute to the overarching aim
• An outline action plan of activities, drawing from best
practice elsewhere that will assist in meeting those
targets deemed as hardest to deliver against.
Productive Skills for Devon
Economic Context
• Devon productivity (GVA per capita) lower than UK & SW
average, Plymouth GVA is slightly higher than the Devon
average, Torbay’s is significantly lower
• Much greater disparities of productivity at district level
(Exeter 121% of UK avg. 2002, Torridge 60.8%)
• Torridge lower proportion Prof/Assoc. Prof employees
• All areas have seen increase in employment between
2000-04 – (ranging from 27% growth in South Hams to
0.9% growth in Torridge)
Devon Economic Context
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Growth Sectors:
- Construction
- Public Admin
- Hotels & Restaurants
- Education
- Business Services
- Health & Social Work
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Declining Sectors: - Manufacturing
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Reliance on Productivity by Sector:
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- Agriculture
Agriculture – Torridge, West Devon
Manufacturing – Mid Devon, Plymouth, Torridge
Hotels and Catering – North Devon, Torbay
Real estate/Business Services – Exeter, Teignbridge, East Devon
Devon Economic Context –
Qualification Levels
• Low Levels of Economically Active qualified to NVQ L4:
Torridge, Torbay, Plymouth
• High proportion of economically active with no
qualifications: Torbay & Torridge
• LEA funded GCSE attainment: significant variance on a
ward by ward basis, pockets of underachievement
• Estimates of Skills for Life needs
– Numeracy greatest need: Plymouth & Exeter
– Literacy greatest need: Torbay & Torridge
Stock take of Mainstream Provision
Stock Take of FE funded Learning Provision - Overview
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FE Funded NVQ L2 Achievements Devon & Cornwall
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Source: LSC 2006
Stock Take of Work Based Learning Provision
Completers
Apprenticeship Frameworks Completed
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Plymouth
Torbay
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2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
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Source: LSC 2006
2005-06
Apprenticeship Framework Completion Rates (%)
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Plymouth
Torbay
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2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
Year
Source: LSC 2006
2005-06
Stock Take – GCSE Attainment
• Overall GCSE attainment of LEA funded learning
provision has increased to 46.6% (from 43.8%)
• Masks significant variations when analysed to a ward
level.
• Concentrations of underachievement exist in clusters in:
Northam, Bideford, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, East Exeter,
Dartmouth, Newton Abbot & Kingskerswell
Source: LEA 2006
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Programme Based Provision – ESF,
Obj .2, Devon Renaissance etc
• A bias exists in terms of the level of funding and number
of initiatives delivered in Objective 2 areas compared to
non-Objective 2
• Possible need for expansion of ICT support provision
given the level of need identified through sector support.
• There are limited initiatives that engage with young
people and influence GCSE attainment.
• The number of initiatives targeted at individuals from the
third age (50+) are limited. Budget announcements
increase the emphasis of provision towards young
people (at the expense of older workers?)
Stock Take Table – ESF, Obj.2,
Devon Renaissance etc cont..
• Wide range of management development initiatives
delivered throughout Devon – potential for collaboration,
sharing of best practice
• SWRDA funded priority sector provision tends to be
delivered on a region-wide basis. It is unclear to what
extent Devon benefits from these.
• There appears to be no existing information portal for
sharing of best practice, monitoring of delivery, or
assessing the effectiveness of widening participation
LPSA Target Update
Indicators by which
performance will be
measured
Baseline performance
(2003-2004)
Update performance
(2004-2005)
Performance target
with the LPSA
(2008)
1. % of young people aged 16
achieving 5 A* - C
including maths and
English measured by LEA.
43.8%
46.6%
47.3%
2. Number of full Level 2
qualifications achieved
measured through the FE
funding route by the LSC.
1,385
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1,496(+8%)
861
1,226
1,415(+64%)
18.5%
18.6%**
20.5%
3. Number of apprenticeship
frameworks achieved at
both Level 2 and Level 3,
measured by the LSC.
4. The % of economically active
with NVQ4+ in the worst
performing District, as
measured by the local
area labour force survey.
*(an estimated 888 beneficiaries from Devon completed an NVQ L2
through the NETP over the same period)
** DfES drawn from LLFS 2004/05
LPSA Targets - Achievability
GCSE
– The GCSE attainment of young people has increased
significantly over the past year and even with a substantial
deceleration in the rate of increase would still be achievable by
2008.
– Whilst across Devon as a whole this appears to be the case,
pockets of under achievement remain as outlined within the
analysis of GCSE attainment and targeted activity within these
areas will assist the achievement of the LPSA target.
NVQ Level 2
– Whilst overall NVQ L2 attainment trends for Devon and Cornwall
suggest a fall in numbers achievement this target this is more
than redressed through the delivery of the Employer Training
Programme. If the outputs from this programme are considered
as an eligible contribution towards the target then this targets
looks to be achievable.
LPSA Targets - Achievability
Apprenticeship Frameworks
– The analysis of Work based learning provision highlights the
extent to which both the quality and quantity of apprenticeship
frameworks has improved. This delivery led to an increase to the
original LPSA target for 2008, despite this the target remains
achievable although it is recognised that it is unlikely for the
current rate of increase to be sustained.
NVQ L4 – Torridge
– A lack of nationally published data relating to this output
combined with significant variations when comparing annual
information with similar analysis but on the basis of 4 quarter
averages makes any assessment of the achievability of this
target difficult.
– It is clear however that Torridge is consistently the worst
performing district across a number of measures and
coordinated activity targeted at the district is required to address
the multiple issues that exist.
NETWORKS AND
PARTNERSHIPS - SOME
CONCLUSIONS
• Exploit commitment to improving skills from Economic
Partnerships and Devon and Cornwall Business Council
• Harness existing networks and working groups to
support Productive Skills for Devon
• The Devon and Cornwall Training Providers’ Network is
a useful way of getting to the vast majority of providers
based in the area.
• Networks and partnerships work best where:
 there are concrete benefits, most obviously access to
project and other funding streams
 there is some independent facilitation and brokerage of
partnerships to sustain the momentum of partnership
activity
NETWORKS AND
PARTNERSHIPS
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capacity of key funders to engage with effective local networks
lots of networks, at regional, sub-regional, county and “local” level
make sure Devon Renaissance resource is effectively used
14-19 groups to engage effectively with
business
training providers
Connexions, DEBP and voluntary sector (e.g. Prince’s Trust, Young
Enterprise)
• expand DTLP WFD groups’ brief to embrace all adult skills issues
and engagement with business including economic partnerships
• liaison with Torbay and Plymouth – also Cornwall and Somerset
where relevant.
• better working between funding agencies
Demand for Skills in Devon
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Source: LSC 2006
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Science & Maths
Retail and Commercial
Enterprise
leisure, travel & tourism
ICT
Health Pub. Services, Care
Engineering & Manuf. Tech
Education and Training
Construction, Planning & Built
Env't
Business, Admin & Law
Arts, Media & Publishing
Agri, Horti, Animal Care
FE funded NVQ L2 Achievements by Sector
(04/05)
FE Learners as a percentage of working age
population qualified to NVQ L2 or Below 04/05
Devon
West Devon
Torridge
Torbay
Teignbridge
South Hams
Plymouth
North Devon
Mid Devon
Exeter
East Devon
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Demand for Work based learning amongst 1524 year olds
WBL by Local Authority (% of 15-24 year olds)
West Devon
17.7%
Torridge
17.3%
Torbay
12.6%
Teignbridge
12.4%
11.8%
South Hams
Plymouth
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NETP/Train to Gain
• 888 NVQ L2 qualifications achieved through NETP
during 2004/05
• Dominated by Health and social work sector
• Companies with 11-49 employees are the most common
beneficiaries of the scheme
• Higher ‘penetration rates’ of delivery in Plymouth, Torbay
and North Devon, low rates in Exeter, Mid Devon
NETP/Train to Gain – Sectoral Demand
Other service activities
Sewage and refuse dispo sal
Health and so cial wo rk
Educatio n
P ublic administratio n and defence
Other business activities
Real estate activities
A ctivities auxiliary to financial intermediatio n
Financial intermediatio n
Water transpo rt
Land transpo rt
Ho tels and restaurants
Retail
Who lesale
Sale, maintenance and repair o f mo to r vehicles
Co nstructio n
Co llectio n and distributio n o f water
Electricity
Recycling
P recisio n instruments
Electrical machinery
M achinery and equipment nec
Fabricated metal pro ducts
B asic metals
Rubber and plastic pro ducts
M anufacture o f wo o d and wo o d pro ducts
Fo o d and beverages
Other mining and quarry
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Media and Design
Management and prof
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Learners
Hair and Beauty
Agriculture
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Source: LSC 2006
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Perceived Community Demand
• more positive intervention to help microbusinesses to identify their training needs and
negotiate with providers to get it.
• high quality, effective 14+ vocational learning
requires schools to engage with business, FE
and training providers.
• greater input from careers guidance specialists
including information about local employment
prospects to inform choices both at 14+ and
16+.
• more skills centres (of excellence) to target
sectors and geographical areas.
Sectors
• Consultant team tasked with defining
priority sectors for targeted activity to
contribute to the LPSA agenda.
• Current and future skills gaps for these
sectors can be found within the exec.
summary
Advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, the arts
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Aerospace & advanced engineering
Building services engineering
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Growth
Potential
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5,843
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7,758
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Hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Information technology, telecommunications & contact centres
North Devon College
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Health sector across the UK
Process and manufacturing industries
Retail
Science, engineering and manufacturing technologies
Social care, children and young people
Trade and professional skills
Vacancies
LSC priority
Employment
Plymouth CFE
3,480
Freight logistics industry
Marine
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Financial services industry
Food and Drink Manufacturing and processing
2,237
Exeter College & ETS
Customer care
Engineering and construction
Environmental and land based industries
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CoVEs in "Devon"
3,175
Business Administration
Business planning
Chemical, Nuclear, oil & gas, petroleum and polymer industries
Construction
SWRDA
priority
Devon
Renaissance
- skill needs
Sector
DCC possible
priorities
Sector Matrix
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Plymouth CFE
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  35,374
  10,271
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14,843
ITE with Plymouth CFE
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North Devon College
Priority Sectors
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Construction
Marine
Healthcare
Tourism & Hospitality
Adv. Engineering
Creative Industries
Retail
Food & Drink
Business Services
Cross-cutting:
Environmental
E-Skills
Key Issues:
1. The Torridge Question - Requires Coordinated Activity
– Productivity declining significantly relative to UK (latest indicators
2002)
– Multiple issues – low pay, low employment growth, economic
structures dominated by traditional and declining sectors would
suggest that this disparity would probably be sustained and may
have increased
2. GCSE qualifications achieved at LEA funded schools vary
considerably by area. Clusters of wards with low attainment
can be found in the following areas: Bideford, Barnstaple
Dartmouth, Dawlish, East Exeter, Ilfracombe, Northam, Newton
Abbot & Kingkerswell
3. Have non-Objective 2 areas sufficient capacity to maximise
future access to, and management of skills projects?
Key Issues Cont…
4. Low proportion of adults educated to NVQ L2 or below
accessing FE provision in some areas – Torbay & North Devon
have the lowest proportions. These areas also have the highest
proportion of employees within the tourism sector
5. High levels of achievement of NVQ L2 through the NETP/Train
to Gain masks narrow (healthcare) sector demand driven by
legislation rather than employer demand – requires action
6. Lack of provision and emphasis of existing provision aimed at
45+ age bracket. Equally, a relative lack of tapping into the
skills this group brings to the Devon area (BVM etc offer
examples of the level of existing resource available)
7. Improved management information in relation to RDA regional
sector skills initiatives to assess impact in sub regions
(particularly where RDA key sectors match Devon priority
sectors)
Key Issues Cont…
8. Need for an information portal to coordinate and inform activity
9. Schools and students/pupils can be engaged as part of
regeneration/economic development activity – impact on
citizenship, valuing the local area and may influence the
retention of young people in key areas
10. Greater utilisation of existing resources as part of coordinated
activity to increase level of outreach provision delivered in
industrial/commercial setting to influence employer
engagement
11. Improvement of e-skills to address help address issues of
disparity and productivity deficiencies now that broadband
infrastructure is in place.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD PRACTICE
its Applicability/replicability
• Currently neither the LEA nor the LSC keeps a local
database of good practice.
• There are many examples of effective practice which can
be more effectively applied through:
– Supporting local good practice dissemination events.
– Encouraging providers to identify effective practice, crossreferenced as appropriate to LSC reviews, inspection and SAR
findings.
– Setting and monitoring targets.
– Providing mentorship support for transfer of good practice.
• All of the above could amount to a local (model of good
practice) framework for sharing good practice.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD PRACTICE
its Applicability/replicability
• Effective employer engagement for all providers of 14+
learning should be a priority area
• There is a potentially greater contribution to be made by
DEBP to schools’ engagement with business.
• Current Co-financed projects to promote and convert to
apprenticeships need to work together to maximise
benefits.
• Limitation on the funding for new apprenticeship starts
arising from improved completion rates may need to be
raised.
TORRIDGE ACTION
Effective and accountable leadership, supported by key
agencies and business leaders to:
• promote HE to potential learners and employers of
graduates
• graduate and undergraduate business placements
• re-engage people in area with under-used graduate
skills, especially the over-50s (linked with EQUAL
projects in Devon).
• expand business-supported Foundation Degree
provision.
• Develop a focus for HE activity, even if largely “virtual”.
• Develop additional incubation support for high-skill
businesses to attract graduates to work in the area.
Torridge as a test-bed.